Transport Planner

ICE Recruit; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm is seeking a Transport Planner to manage projects on the outskirts of Portsmouth. You will lead small to medium projects, ensure compliance with design guidance, and maintain effective working relationships with clients and stakeholders. Ideal candidates have a degree and at least 2 years of relevant experience, along with strong communication skills. The role offers a competitive salary, hybrid working options, and other benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working (2 days from home)

Great employee benefits

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of transport planning experience.
• Professional membership exploration is ideal.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage small to medium sized projects.
• Write and check Transport Assessments and Technical Notes.
• Conduct site visits and provide professional opinions.

Skills

Transport planning experience

Excellent communication skills

Ability to manage projects

Knowledge of design guidance

Experience with AutoCAD

Education

Degree level qualification or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft programmes

TRICs and modelling software

Job description

Transport Planner

Portsmouth outskirts

£ DOE plus benefits

Our client is looking for a Transport Planner to join their team. They have a multitude of projects at various stages in their project lifecycle, from appraisal through to construction, and in several different sectors. These include residential, commercial, and retirement & care. Their clients range from local smaller scale businesses to local government, respected regional contractors, national housebuilders, and commercial developers.

The role:

• Lead and manage small to medium sized projects, including budget and time management, delegating where appropriate with input from senior colleagues
• Write and occasionally check Transport Assessments/Statements, Technical Notes, Travel Plans, Access Appraisals etc.
• Complete / review of planning drawing requirements, such as visibility splays, vehicle tracking diagrams, access designs etc.
• Undertake site visits independently and provide professional opinions accordingly, particularly to inform scheme development at early stages of projects
• Attendance at project team, client and Local Highway Authority meetings
• Help preparing material for and attendance at Public Consultations
• Development of good personal and company working relationships with architects/planners/local highways officers
• Complete fee proposals for small to medium projects and input into larger sites where required

About you:

• Degree level qualification or equivalent
• At least 2 years transport planning experience, ideally exploring membership at a professional organisation
• Working knowledge of relevant design guidance & awareness of relevant local planning policies
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to respond efficiently to demands at a high standard
• Ability to prioritise workload, work effectively as part of a team and on own initiative
• Experience of working with computer-based systems including Microsoft programmes
• Experience using AutoCAD, TRICs and modelling software

Our client is offering great employee benefits including competitive salary, hybrid working (2 days from home) and more.

If this role sounds perfect for you, please do send your CV to Graham Ventham at Conrad Consulting.